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Russia slams Olympic opening as ‘massive failure’

Only a few Russian athletes have been approved to participate in the Games as “neutrals.” Competiors under the Russian flag have been banned over Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine…reports Asian Lite News

July 27, 2024

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Paris Dazzles World With Colourful Olympics Opening Ceremony

Paris is hosting the Olympics for the third time after 100 years and the city is leaving no stone unturned to make it a big success. Let the Games begin! Amid thunderclouds

July 27, 2024

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New PM only after Olympics, says Macron

Gabriel Attal submitted his resignation as prime minister to Macron on July 8 after the ruling party failed to secure a majority in the snap legislative elections…reports Asian Lite News French President

July 25, 2024

-Top News·EU News·Europe

France faces challenges ahead of Paris Olympics

Macron has asked the ambitious 35-year-old to remain at his post “for the time being to ensure the stability of the country”, a statement from the presidency said…reports Asian Lite News France

July 9, 2024

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Sreeja Akula Aims for Olympic Upsets After Career-High Ranking

In 2022, Sreeja had teamed up with Achanta Sharath Kamal to win the mixed doubles gold in her first-ever Commonwealth Games appearance in Birmingham…reports Asian Lite News Sreeja Akula created history earlier

June 28, 2024

LITE BLOGS·Sport·Sports

Macron launches countdown to 2024 Paris Olympics

Macron also made reference to the ambitious 1.4-billion-euro scheme to clean the polluted waters of Paris’ main river artery…reports Asian Lite News French President Emmanuel Macron launched the 500-day countdown to the

March 15, 2023

-Top News·Europe

T10 eyes global expansion with Olympics as final destination

The giant that is the T10 hopes to proactively attract various nations around the globe so as to further grow the cricketing family, and inspire youngsters to take up the sport…reports Asian

December 7, 2022

Abu Dhabi·Sports·UAE News

Los Angeles Summer Olympics dates announced

Organisers said the LA28 Games will use existing world-class stadiums and sports venues across the Los Angeles region, ensuring a sustainable and fiscally responsible event…reports Asian Lite News The Opening Ceremony of

July 20, 2022

Sport·Sports

Olympic stars to lead India for World Athletics Championships

While most of the selections were on expected lines, some decisions raised eyebrows — like the omission of long jumper Jeswin Aldrin, who was left out despite qualifying for the event…reports Asian

July 1, 2022

India News

China’s renewed Sinicisation drive

The Chinese figure skater Zhu Yi, who fell during her performance, faced tremendous backlash and hate posts prompting social media giants in China including Weibo and Douyin to delete tens of thousands

April 18, 2022

China·News